LOESTRIN FE 1/20 Reviews (ETHINYL ESTRADIOL; NORETHINDRONE ACETATE)Average Rating: 2.4 (1356 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare LOESTRIN FE 1/20 with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR LOESTRIN FE 1/2 | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | birth control | Low libido | The longer I've taken this pill, the more I like it. I do believe that birth control impedes libido, but I noticed improvement after switching to this pill and as time has gone on, it has improved. I have mild perios, occasional cramps and other premenstrual symptoms, but all-in-all I feel normal on this pill. | F | 31 | 4 years | 8/2/2006 | 2 | contraceptive, to clear acne | Depression. I cried everday while on loestrin fe 1/20. I was not myself, very down and out. I stopped the pill 3 days ago, I have already noticed a difference. | I was on Yasmin before Loestrin with similar side effects, although yasmin was worse for my complexion. | F | 22 | 15 days | 8/2/2006 | 1 | numbness on left side went to ER was admitted overnight- had a whole bunch of tests all negative. Having trouble sleeping and now I have pains in various areas of body- as a result severe anxiety now (panic attacks almost daily) | F | 37 | 2 days | 8/1/2006 | 1 | possible endometriosis | numbness on left side went to ER was admitted overnight- had a whole bunch of tests all negative. Having trouble sleeping and now I have pains in various areas of body- as a result severe anxiety now (panic attacks almost daily) | was it worth it- absolutely not a month off this pill and I am still a mess. I need anxiety meds daily and ambien at night to sleep- before this pill I was FINE other than some pain in lower left pelvic area. If I could do it again I would NEVER have taken this medication | F | 37 | 2 days | 8/1/2006 | 2 | Shorter and Lighter Periods | Constant headaches, severe bloating, increased appetite, insomnia, decrease in sex drive, moodiness, occasional sharp sudden chest pains, loss of motivation, emotionally unavailable. | I was previously using Ortho Tricyclen Lo. I switched to Loestrin hoping to have shorter and lighter periods. I started to notice the many side effects within the first week. I'm extremely unhappy as a result of the switch. Needless to say, I will be going back to my beloved Ortho Tricylen Lo. ALL THAT GLITTERS, DEFINITELY ISN'T ALWAYS GOLD!! | F | 33 | | 7/25/2006 | 4 | Hormone help & shorten period | I experienced breast tenderness with a swollen appearance within the first few weeks of taking this pill. It was just like the early stages of pregnancy. I've gained some wait but will accept it if my bustline remains slightly enlarged! My acne hasn't improved and seems to be worse if I'm in the sun. Periods last 2-3 days. Mid cycle cramping and SEVERE depression/moodiness (day 14 or so) that lasts about 2 days. Been on many pills, so this one isn't that different in my experience. | It's worth giving it a try but KNOW that depression/moodiness is either a side effect or just what happens as we age and our hormones go haywire! | F | 40 | 3 months | 7/24/2006 | 4 | Birth Control | More frequent mood swings, breast enlargement, severe cramping in the first 14 days. | This pill is great, but I am on the lowest dosage so will that make it much less effective? I'm a little worried because I haven't gotten a real period in over a month, only spotting. Is that a normal reaction? I also experienced severe mood swings for the first month I was on the pill, but those calmed down somewhat since then. Other than that, I'm very satisfied with this pill because I have no cramping, no heavy periods, and I feel completely healthy. | F | 15 | 2 months | 7/24/2006 | 2 | fibroid tumors | Extreme bloating, constipation and weight gain | First few months of taking Loestrin were great making my painful periods a thing of the past, but just in the last two weeks I have been severely constipated and Exlax is not even helping very much. I feel so bloated and I've gained five pounds in one week! My boobs are engorged and feel like I'm lactating. I'm thinking about stopping this pill. | F | 34 | 6 months | 7/24/2006 | 1 | my obgyn recommended it | My whole personality/well being changed!!! My friends and boyfriend all notice...I have EXTREME, erratic mood swings, sudden bouts of anxiety that come out of thin air, thinning hair - which is totally devastating me, will cry at anything, will snap and yell at people, my random moods have started to lead my life! I'm not breaking out, but I get headaches am bloated and will have tender breasts. I also get little to no periods and only spotting. I HATE THIS BIRTH CONTROL! These symptons have gotten worse and progressed over the 8 months I've been on this. I'm in my 20's....anyone under 40 should NOT BE ON THIS HORRIBLE PILL! | I've always been known as the rational, fun-loving stable girl who rarely shed a tear (somtimes my family thought I was not emotional enough). Now I am a crying mess, who is constantly anxious and irritable and I feel like I can never get a grip over myself anymore. I hav been snapping at friends and co-workers and loved ones. SO GLAD I FOUND THIS SITE! All the negative side effects are exactly what I have been going through. I'm stopping tomorrow and cannot wait to get myself and my life back!! Good luck all! | F | 28 | 8 months | 7/24/2006 | 4 | severe headaches and cramping | I just started loestrin last month, I was on Triphsal since i was 15 and this is definatly a change for me. I noticed 2 weeks into the pill that i had severe breast tendeness!!I am also very bloated and it seems that i put on weight. Feeling Pregnant. | Increased my sex drive..had no period this month..little spotting..nothing extreme | F | 22 | 1 months | 7/22/2006 | 3 | BC | So far it started my period after the first week. it goes on and off. heavey spotting i guess you would call it. Light cramps. | My gyno said this one wouldnt make me gain, since my profession, i cant afford extra wieght.. and so far ive noticed I'm staying my nice size .thats good, but i dont like this period stuff. I already had mine for this month i dont want it twice!!! ?? | F | 19 | 2 weeks | 7/22/2006 | 1 | birth control | Severe head aches, lack of appetite, extremely bloated, depressed, and dizziness. I had break through bleeding the whole time as well. I have never felt so horrible in my whole life! I stopped taking it before my pack was even complete because I feel that bad. I am so glad to hear that I am not the only one. | F | 22 | 18 days | 7/20/2006 | 5 | Birth control, regulate periods | Initial nausea, but taking pill with food eliminated this. No other side effects. | Because I have been taking this pill for such a long time (with only a 2 year break to have my child) I recently asked by GP if it was still OK for me to take it - he said that as long as I was happy, my blood pressure remained normal and because I have never smoked there was no problem at all. I will continue to take it until the menopause as I had a "break" a few months ago and my next 2 periods were awful!! | F | 47 | 28 years | 7/19/2006 | 5 | bc, safe estrogen, perimeno symptom | few at the beginning, then none | Few people realize that this is one of very few BC pills that has bioidentical estrogen (estradiol), so it is better for you than those with estriol or estrone. Chose this because there is breast cancer in my family and estradiol is not so foreign to the body; my doctor is holistic and only one she recommends. | F | 50 | 2 months | 7/13/2006 | 2 | regulate/help acne | im freaking out i've been reading others comments, i've been on Loestrin for 9 days. im dehydrated and my acne is freaking out! its gotten so bad. if someone has experienced similar symptoms and has any advice please let me know. i don't know if its gonna clear up or get off of it or what!! PLEASE HELP! | F | 19 | 9 days | 7/13/2006 | 5 | BC and prevention of ovarian cysts. | a little more emotional around period. Everything else totally fine! | It's great! No problems. | F | 34 | 2 years | 7/12/2006 | 4 | To regulate my period | Some mood swings :( but that's about it. | F | 21 | 10 days | 7/9/2006 | 5 | To regulate my period | The first couple of weeks I felt nausea right after I took the pill, but then I started eating food when I took it and that eliminated the nausea. then the first couple of months I started getting pimples on my back, usually one at a time. | After my body got used to the pill, I haven't had any side effects. People don't realize that they need to let their body get use to a new perscription. My periods only last a couple of days and I hardly ever get cramps or bloating. This is the first birth control pill I've ever been on and I love it. The only downside is the price. It seems to be very expensive especially since I'm used to having the military give it to me for free. It's great!! Give Loestrin a try for at least a couple of months bc it gets better. | F | 20 | 10 months | 7/6/2006 | 2 | ovarian cysts, birth control | The very first week nausea, and severe stomach cramping. Vaginal dryness, NO libido, hair started to fall out slightly more. | I'm curious why this is supposedly better for women in their forties; also, never experienced nausea from any pill before. | F | 35 | 2 weeks | 7/5/2006 | 5 | cyst, acne, birth-control | i feel a bit sleepy, slightly bloated, no other side effects. | it is a nice pill. i am 28 and i have a child; Loestrin fits me perfectly. No nausea or breast tenderness. Also, my skin is not clear (i have acne). First week acne became much much worse... However, now (second week) it improves every day and now my skin looks better and better. So, if you want to take it for acne (and you are about my age)- give it some time, it will work. | F | 28 | 14 days | 7/3/2006 |